This poem is written in the “villanelle* form. I wrote it as a reminder to myself of how hard the darkness of depression can be, so that I don’t lose my compassion for those in my world who are struggling to find the Light. But it is also a reminder that the Light of Christ does shine in that darkness, however faintly, and will never be extinguished. If you feel oppressed by the darkness, seek His Light.
Confession
Light shines in the darkness
Faintly I see His light
My need I will confess
Toward the light I press
Keeping hope in my sight
Light shines in the darkness
Despair my soul’s distress
Entangled in the night
My need I will confess
His grace I will profess
Giving me strength to fight
Light shines in the darkness
I feel anguish oppress
Crushing with all its might
My need I will confess
Feeling His love’s caress
Compassion burning bright
Light shines in the darkness
My need I will confess
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* vil·la·nelle, [vil-uh-nel]
noun, Prosody
a short poem of fixed form, written in tercets, usually five in number,
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I’m so glad you posted this here. Rejoicing in His Light that shines in the darkest places! God bless you!
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Thank you for the message in the poem :)
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Beautiful, thank you for sharing it.
Walk daily with God at your side!
Ed
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